Multi-unit Dwellings (MuD) Challenges and Successes

Joel R. Pointon Principal

JRP Charge Consulting

Multi-unit Dwelling Vehicle Charging Support

Co-chair Multi-unit/Workplace Working Group- California Plug-In Electric Vehicle Collaborative

• Public/private organization - accelerating the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles to meet California’s economic, energy and environmental goals

• More than 40 PEV stakeholders - automakers, utilities, charging equipment/network providers, government, research & education

• Public/private organization - accelerating the adoption of plug-in electric vehicles to meet California’s economic, energy and environmental goals

• More than 40 PEV stakeholders - automakers, utilities, charging equipment/network providers, government, research & education

Charging at Multi-unit Dwellings

• Many cities have increasing populations living in Multi-units

• Tenants requests will only increase for charging access

• Multi-units have unique challenges that require creative spectrum of solutions

PEV Types

6

LEAF

BEV Models Available…. More Coming Focus Electric

Spark

500e

Model S

Fit EV

iMiEV

Rav 4

7

LEAF

BEV Models Available…. More Coming

500e

Fit EV

i3

i8

B-Class Electric

Fourtwo Model X

e-NV200

Soul EV

Scion iQ EV

8

PHEV Models Available…. More Coming

500e

C-Max Energi

Fusion Energi

Prius Plug-in

Accord Plug-in

ELR

Volt Outlander

Panamera

Why Install Charging at Your Multi-unit?

• Amenity that attracts tenants

• “Greener” image for marketing

• Property a leader in sustainable practices (LEED points)

• PEV sales are growing – more tenants will be asking for it

Residential Charging Equipment AC Level 1

• Uses a standard 110/120-volt alternating current (VAC) three-pronged wall plug.

AC Level 2

• Uses 208/240 VAC and can be hardwired or connected with a plug*, but typically requires a contractor.

Images: www.pluginamerica.org & leviton.com * 12 inch cord requirement for wall hung unitsm

How Quickly Will it Charge? Residential Charging

Charging Equipment Installation Process

• Conduct a survey of residents

• Consider different approaches/options for installing chargers

• Contact electrical contractor

• Contact local utility to discuss rate options

• Contractor will coordinate planning with local utility and municipal government for permitting and inspections

Costs

Considerations for Multi-unit PEV Charging

Key Considerations

• Building architecture and physical electrical design – Proximity of electrical service room to desired

charging location

– Wiring needed to accommodate charging stations

• Commercial electricity rates for common-area meters

• Cost of installation

• Parking ownership models

Different Approaches

• Hire turnkey operator to handle all charging services and payments

• Install individually assigned charging units – Residents can individually select and own their

charging units

– Residents can pay directly for their energy use

• Install chargers as shared community resource (often valet services)

• Arrange for use of nearby business chargers during “off” evening hours

Example of Challenge

California PEVC Case Studies

• Case studies provide examples of the spectrum of MuD charging installations

• Case studies are available online and will be added to as developed

(evolving solutions) www.PEVCollaborative.org/MuD

California PEVC Case Studies

• Case studies provide examples of the spectrum of MuD charging installations

• Case studies are available online and will be added to as developed

(evolving solutions) www.PEVCollaborative.org/MuD

• 320 residents/417 parking spaces

• 20 AC Level 2 metered make ready (wired to spot)

• Drivers pay directly for their electricity use and choose their own charger

• Cost $80,000 total or $4,000 per space

CityFront Terrace Case Study

San Diego

• 419 residents/340 parking spaces

• AC Level 1 (3), AC Level 2 (3)

• Program is revenue neutral

• Drivers pay ChargePoint for electricity (membership)

• $0.76 per kWh on-peak*

• $0.54 per kWh off-peak*

• Drivers share (3) Level 2 chargers using valet to manage use

• Some costs covered by CEC grants

Millenium Tower Case Study

San Francisco

* Cost determined by HOA

• Over 590 residents

• Level 2 (10) with pre-wiring for 10 more

• Billing managed by NRG eVgo

• Install costs approx. $21,000 under NRG eVgo settlement

Towers at Costa Verde Case Study

San Diego

• 96 units

• Motivated to be sustainable company

• AC Level 2 (10) with dual ports – 20 connections

• 5 in garage, 5 in outside parking lot

• Purchased ChargePoint chargers

• Installed by on-site electrician

• Residents free, guests pay by kWh based on time-of-day

The Elysian Case Study

Los Angeles

• 1,296 units • Level 2 (4) with dual ports

= 8 • Drivers pay ChargePoint for

electricity at a price determined by HOA and property manager • $1.25/kWh • High to cover service fees • Hope to reduce fee once

there are more users

• Installation cost ~$20,000 covered by CEC grants

Shelter Creek Condos Case Study

San Bruno, CA

• No. of Units - 17 • Level 1 (1)

Level 2 (2) • Prewired garage for

more chargers • On-site Car2Go PEV car

sharing program • AeroVironment

chargers for Car2Go cars linked to PEV system

• Installation costs -~$10,000 covered by CEC grant

Sofia Lofts Case Study

San Diego

Infrastructure Proposals SDG&E SCE PG&E

# of sites 550 3,000 25,0001

Cost $103M $346.1M $653.8M

Market Segments Apartments and Workplaces

Apartment, Workplaces, and

public interest sites

Apartment, Workplaces, and

public interest sites

Who Owns Make-Ready?

Utility Utility Utility

Who Owns Charger?

Utility Host site Utility

User Pricing Utility Tariff Direct to the User

Determined by Host/EVSP

Utility Tariff Direct to the User

1PG&E’s proposal also includes funding for 100 DC Fast Charging stations, not included in site total Slide courtesy of CPUC

Resources – Multi-unit Guideline Includes information on: • Charging a PEV • Charging equipment

installation flow • Community

considerations for charging station installation

• Operating/Maint. costs • Financial recovery models

and technology solutions • Case Studies

www.PEVCollaborative/MuD

Resources – Decision Guides

Guide 1: Great primer on electric vehicle charging for multi-unit dwellings

Guide 2: Information for property owners, managers, and homeowner associations

Guide 3: Information for residents of MUDs

www.PEVCollaborative/MuD

Resources - Resident Survey

• Find out tenants’ and homeowners’ current and future interest in PEVs

• Available in hardcopy or electronic formats

www.PEVCollaborative/MuD

Workplace Charging Resources

www.PEVCollaborative/workplace-charging

For More Information

www.PEVCollaborative.org

www.DriveClean.ca.gov/pev

Resources • CA Energy Commission – Small Bus. Financing Program

www.DriveClean.ca.gov/pev

http://www.treasurer.ca.gov/cpcfa/calcap/evcs/index.asp

Loans enrolled in the Electric Vehicle Charging Station Financing Program can be used for the

design, development, purchase, and installation of electric vehicle charging stations at small

business locations in California. CalCAP may provide up to 100% coverage to lenders on certain

loan defaults. Borrowers may be eligible to receive a rebate of 10-15% of the enrolled loan amount.

• CA Air Res. Board (ARB) - http://www.arb.ca.gov/newsrel/newsrelease.php?id=730

Possible for a family that meets income guidelines to receive as much as $12,000 toward the purchase of

an electric car.

• Up to $2,000 for a charging unit at your single residence or multi-unit dwelling for the purchase of

battery electric cars; and

• An additional $1,500 and $2,500, respectively, for the purchase or lease of a new plug-in hybrid or

electric car from a separate program known as the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project.

Questions?

Joel R. Pointon – Principal JRP Charge Consulting Multi-unit Dwelling Vehicle Charging Support

JRPCharge@gmail.com